TypeScript 7.0 is now stable after Microsoft ported the entire compiler to Go, delivering build-time speedups of 8x to 12x ...

Microsoft says TypeScript 7, announced July 8, brings native Go performance to VS Code, Visual Studio and other editors.

TypeScript is a variant of JavaScript that provides strong type information, a powerful development tool that minimizes bugs and makes JavaScript programs easier to build in enterprise settings.

A much more performant TypeScript is now available in the new Visual Studio 2026 Insiders build, capitalizing on speed gains achieved by porting the language compiler to the native Go language. The ...